Bill Blass

Tracking Derby chic

source: Louisville Courier-Journal

 KY Top designers such as Issey Miyake, Bill Blass, Nina Ricci and Chanel are represented in the collection gleaned from individuals and the Costume Collection at the Louisville Science Center. The exhibition was designed by fashion consultants and ...

Published Mon, Apr 6

Cheap chic is where it's at

source: Toronto Town Crier Newspapers

  Canada You may not find the of-the-moment item all over the fashion pages, but since fashion is cyclical it’s pretty easy to pick up something that’ll have a trend tie-in. My yellow Bill Blass swing coat looks exactly like something I saw online off the New ...

Published Tue, Mar 31

The planner (take your pick)

source: Tampabay.com

 FL Michael Vollbracht, the designer of smartly tailored suits and tastefully chic dresses he created in homage to his late friend and mentor, Bill Blass, as that house's creative director from 2003 to 2007, has struck out on his own. ...

Published Thu, Mar 5

Bill Blass Couture Bankrupt

source: fashionologie

gt;>Last week it seemed like NexCen had finally gotten Bill Blass sent off in a neat, tidy package all tied up with a bow; new owner Peacock International Holdings even vowed to revive the couture line within the year, new designer and all.  

Published Mon, Jan 5

Bill Blass Couture: Also Done

source: Untitled

The sale of Bill Blass Ltd did not include Bill Blass Couture, only the trademarks of Bill Blass Ltd (meanwhile, NexCen's selling the assets from Bill Blass, including the office furniture from their Seventh Avenue showroom a la Alessandro Dell'Acqua).

Published Mon, Jan 5

Good Knight, John Galliano... Blass Couture Files Chapter 7...

source: Women's Wear Daily

mediabistro.com  - Jan 5, 2009 BLASS COUTURE FILES CHAPTER 7: Bill Blass Ltd., which manufactured the Bill Blass Couture line, filed a Chapter 7 liquidation petition Dec. ... Hyped Russian Teen Fashion Designer Kira Plastinina Files for ... mediabistro.com

Published Sun, Jan 4

First American Brands Sets Blass 8

source: Women's Wear Daily

Even as the ownership of the Bill Blass Couture fashion house is determined, First American Brands, is adding to the Bill Blass Couture fragrance collection.

Published Mon, Dec 29

Bill Blass Sold; Couture Line to Remain Intact

source: fashionologie

After months of trying to sell the brand to no avail, NexCen has finally found a buyer for Blass — midtier apparel manufacturer Peacock International Holdings, who nabbed the great American sportswear label for a steal — $10 million, compared to the $25 million NexCen was looking for in S...

Published Mon, Dec 29